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The Portland daily press., 1887-08-11

mes tO-dav-Portlands at Hayerhill

Games to-day-Portlands at Hayerhill.
Lowells at Lynn.
The Portlands had hard work to win yes
terday-L0well Times Aug. 10. But the
Lowells worked hard and then didn't win.
Wonder how Portland likes Lowell dust in
its eyes.-Lowell Times. AS the dust Is now
laid by LowelPs tears, Portland feels all
right about 1t.
Charles Dilworth of Belfast, well known
In this city from his connection with the old
Belfast and Broekton teams, was found in
st. Paul, Aug. 9th, araving maniac. He was
on his way to Join the Oshkosh team. His
trouble was caused by an assault In Boston.
Doyle Of the Manchesters has been sus-
pended without pay on the charge Of indif-
ferent playing.
Willard Il. Mains, who did such brilliant
work in the box for Portland, Tuesday, Is a
native Of North Windham, where he has al
ways resided. He Is but 10 years of age,
and stands feet inches in his base ball
shoes; his weight Is 175 pounds. He has Of
late been employed in the leather board mill
at South Windham, but has pitched many
games for local teams in his own and the ad-
joining towns during the past few months.
He made his maiden effort In professional
game last Tuesday, and was, as Is well
known, a great success. He had on that oe-
casion, terrific speed. probably equal or supe.
rior to Hatheld's, and almost complete con-
troll OF the ball. His drops and curves kept
the Salems guessing, and will, doubtless
have the same effect on other teams. Mains
is very fortunate in casting his lot with the
best team and only manager In the New En-
gland League. While the new man will NOT
be expected to win every game in which he
may pitch. it looks as II Mr.. Spence had
made a good find In the yeung and gentle
manly pitcher from Windham.
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COFFEE MERCHANTS YARN.
Mexicans Killing TarantuIas to Set
tie Quarrel.

TORONTO, Aug. 10.-The particulars of
strange duel have just been related at Tole'
do, through the arrival from Mexico of c. w.
MARITIME, coffee merchant He says the
participants in the duel were Senor Victoria,
mining speculator, and Senor Padraza, an
extensive ship owner. While at ball,
few weeks ago, given at Tampico by one of
the chief ladies of the Spanish society, the
gentlemen quarreled in the presence Of a
lady whom both admired and Victoria chal-
lenged PadraZa.
AS Padraza had the choice of weapon he
demanded that Victoria meet him in dark
room where should be placed a hundred
tarantuas of the most poisonous kind and
that each should devote his energies to kill
ing the tarantulas instead of fighting his OPP
ponent and neither must leave the room un-
til all the poisonous spiders were killed. The
duel was fought in room as dark as dun
geon. There were no seconds and no one at
Tampico suspected the truth. When the
doors were broken open both men were
found dead, surrounded by the horrible
spiders, some dead and some alive.
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SWEPT BY A HURRICANE.
Buildings Blown Down and Many
Persons Killed in Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 10.--The tail end
of terrific hurricane struck the northwest
ern limits of this city at s o'clock last even
ing. The storm demolished the large Expo
sition hall at the Cold Spring Driving Park,
which had been erected for the State fair to
be held during the middle of September. The
grand stand and the poultry house were de-
stroyed. The master carpenter of the fair
grounds, his family and seven workmen
were buried under the ruins of the exposition
hall, but escaped without much injury. Then
followed hard rain, which greatly relieved
the parched earth. The rain was general
throughout the State.
In the interior of the State the wind storm
which accompanied the storm was very vio-
lent. Much damage resulted in the vicinity
of Waupun. Hay stacks and barns were
levelled on all sides. A number of new
buildings on the farm of John Burnham
were completely demolished. Frank john
son, farmer living two miles south of Wau-
pun, was buried in the debris of his bara
and killed.
AT Portage large number of buildings ON
the fair grounds were demolished. The corn
crop is almost ruined. A number of bridges
in Fond du Lac county were swept away.
AT Horizon number of buildings were un-
covered. A regular panic ensued ON Hori-
con marsh, which was filed with haymakers
when the storm struck. Tents, wagons and
hay stacks few in every direction. 1t is re-
ported that six men were killed. Ignatius
Jantz, farmer, was killed by lightning near
Rip0n.
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IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
Trying to Solve Labor Problems by
Arbitration.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-A new movement has
been started in Chicago among the working
men, founded on the principles of harmony
and cooperation between employers and
employees, opposed to strikes and all labor
demonstrations, not in harmony with .civil
government. To that end an organization
known as the Progressive Order of Ameri-
can Workmen has been organized under the
laws of the State. Allwhite male citizens 81
years of age or over and of good moral
character, having some honorable means of
support, are eligible to membership. Bust
ness men, employees, workingmen, and in
fact all persons opposed to strikes are in
invited to fraternize in the new society for
their own mutual good. The rules of the
order prescribe that all workingmen shall
endeavor to adjust their difficulties with
their employers, and failing in that, the
matter shall be referred to the council, who
will endeayor to settle all difficulties by
arbitration. The movement has been set on
foot by the workmen employed in the Deer
ing Reaper Works and has been named
Deering Council No. l. So far 150 men have
Joined the order and the members are conf
dent of establishing successful league.
Efforts will be made in the near future to
establish councils all over the United States.
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MoosEhEAp BOOMING.
More Steamers CO to Work Trans
ferring Tourists.
rBanCor whIg.l

The owners Of the steamers Governor Co
burn and Fairy have made arrangements by
which those steamers will run on Moose
head Lake In connection with the trains on
the Piscataquis Railroad. The Governor
Coburn will connect with the up train which
arrives at GreenviIle at noon, and the Fairy
with the afternoon down train. This ar
rangement will prove most convenient for
travellers as 1t will enable them to get more
quickly to their destination and prevent the
delays that formerly occurred. Trips were
begun for the first time Monday. The small
steamer Reoecea formerly carried the pas
sengers across the lake, and the new line
Will be great Improvement over the accom-
modations heretofore afforded. The arrange
ment Is an excellent one and will undoubt-
edly be appreciated by travellers.
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A TERRIBLE DEATH.
Particulars of the Sad Drowning Ac-
cident at Pennington.

FARMINeToN August 1o.-Miss Flora
Cookson, whose death occurred Tuesday,
lost her life by a terrible accident She was
employed at the. Novelty Turning Manufac-
tory of Russell Bros, Estes & Co. The par
ticulars of her sad death are briefly these:
A new night watchman had lately been en-
ployed by the management at the factory,
and it seems that he had not thoroughly mas
tered the running of the engine. for Monday
night instead of drawing cold water from
the tank to the boiler during the night, by
his care OF the inspirator he ran hot steam
and hot water into the tank, so depicting the
water in the boiler that work could not be
begun Tuesday morning, but attention was
turned to cooling the boiling tank. The trap
doors or hatchways of the tank were opened
and cold water and ice turned in until 10
o'clock, when, although the tank was still
very hot, they were able to begin work and
whistled for their operatives.
Miss Cookson boarded with Harry Young,
who lives just back Of the mandatory, up
little hill. She did not come down to work
till fifteen minutes past TO- and then instead
of going up the outside stairway to the pol
ishing room, where she was employed, she
the engine room. Just within the doorway
was one of the hatchways, which was open
for the further cooling of the heated tank.
As she hurriedly pushed in the door she
plunged into the tank. No one was in
sight. the noise of the machinery in full
blast deadened all sound, and it was not
until afternoon that the unfortunate girl
was missed, for the other girls at the board
house had decided not to work that fore
noon, and the foreman supposed her at
home, and the girls thought her at the mill.
In the afternoon she was missed and
search at once instituted for her. Mr. Young
was the first to discover her. and she was re-
moved from the tank by Mr.. Cal. Carville,
who says that the water even then was so
hot that he could hardly bear his hand in
it. The remains were taken to the office of
Coroner Thomas Ii. Adams, who viewed the
body and deemed an inquest unnecessary.
The tank into which she fell is ten feet
square and eight foet deep, and the trap
door through which she was precipitated is
q inches wide by two and one half feet long.
There was depth of 80 inches of water in
the tank.
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THE STATE
ANpRoscoaeIN COUNTY

At the meeting of the Lewiston city gov
ernment Tuesday night, an order was passed
looking toward the establishment of an cleo
tric light plant for lighting the city.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
The tower is being prepared at Houlton
for the new town clock, which will probably
he i'm position in a few days, The tower will
be formed by raising the court house dome
ten feet.
The survey has been made for the exten-
sion of the New Brunswick railway through
the village to Titcomb's mill liz this extern
sion is built, HOulton will have new depot
about a mile nearer than the present one to
the centre of the town.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
While Capt. Everett S. Means of Ellsworth
was discharging his vessel in Boston, of a
cargo of tagging stones, the tackle broke
and let a large stone fall upon his right hand,
crushing it so that it had to be amputated.
He is in the Massachusetts General Hospital
KNOX COUNTY.
The Hurricane Granite Company has been
notified that its bid on the new county court
house, to be erected in Pemberton Square,
BOSTON. is the lowest, but no contracts have
that this company is now at work on con-
tract covering one-fourth of the entire build
ing. and the new contract covers the remain
der. The building, when completed, will
cover space Oh oo,346 square feet. It's
height will be so feet and 200 feet to the top
of the dome. The amount of stone required
for the building win be 10000 cubic feet.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Some time ago, James ellison of Gardiner,
Familiarity known as "Blim," stole some
money from his father, and also forged an
order for some shoes, after which he left for
parts unknown. Thursday the City Marshal
received word that Blim was summering al
ID talnnranhad
thorities there to hold him. Friday the Mar
shall went down after him, and brought him
| 10 Gardiner. He was held on an indictment
for larceny, and one for forgery, and as he
was unable to get bonds he went to Augusta
Saturday, where he will await the Septem.
ber term of court.
OXFORD COUNTY.
TIE Uniyersalist Society of Bethel has re
! ceiyed a bell from the McShane Bell Foundry
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THE FISHERIES.
Possibility Of a Reversal of Affairs In
the Perkins Case.

HALIFAX, N. S.. Aug. 1O.-Consul General
Phelan has received another telegram from
Souris, p. e. l., stating that his services are
urgently required there in the interest of the
seized schooner G. III. Perkins, but he has
not yet signi fed his intention of going. He
is still without definite official news on the
different features of the case, and cannot
divine why his attendance is so necessary
The probability is the vessels owner thinks
he has very good chances of escaping from
the charges, as they are based solely upon
the uncertain statements of two of his crew,
and their story is decidedly not very con-
yincing one. If Captain Mcdonald succeeds
in obtaining his vessels liberation, he will
have good grounds for an action for damages
against the Dominion government, as the
proceedings against him would amount to
nothing short Of an outrage.
From the facts to be gathered from the
published reports, Mr. Phelan feels pretty
confident that the Perkins will win her
ffbprfVl
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THE pEvoURINc ELEMENT.
A Disastrous Fire at woIfboro, N. :

A Disastrous Fire at WoIfboro, N. n.
WoLFBoRo, N. H., August 10.-About IL
o'clock last night fire was discovered in the
second story of the shoe factory at this
place, and before the flames were extin-
guished that building and nine dwelling
houses were destroyed. The origin of the
largest in the State and was built in 1884. 1t
was four stories high, the main building 200
feet long, with two wings each 75 feet in
length. The building was owned by the
Steam Power Company, and was occupied
ufacturing shoes. These gentlemen moved
from Marblehead, Mass, recently, and EN-
plOyed in the aggregate nearly 500 hands.
The loss on the factory is about $4,000;
partly insured. Monroe & Co. and Cropley
d Co. had large stocks ON hand, no part of
which was saved. Their loss is estimated at
$4,000, on which there is an insurance Of
$4,000. The dwelling houses were occupied
principally by operatives in the shoe fac.
tory, many of whom lost large part of
the fire was placed at $125,000, only a small
portion of which was covered by insurance.
The disaster is a severe blow to the business
interests of the town and it is doubtful if
the factory will be rebuilt. The only fire
apparatus at hand was small hand engine
which of course proved totally inadequate.
Buried In the Ruins.
ST. LOUIS, August 10-About 9 o'clock
this morning the walls of Alkire's
grocery, adjoining the peanut warehouse
which had been weakened by fire, fell out
ward and buried five fremen who were play
ing on the flames. Three were killed and
two so seriously injured that it is thought
they cannot recover. 1t is believed that
there are others buried among the ruins, but
how many is not known.
Forests Burning.
CHICAGO, August 1o.-Reports of great
forest and farm fires are coming in. The
papers are full of details. The farmers are
all leaving their work to fight the fires,
which are raging with great fury.
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THIRSTY NAVAL OFFICERS.
A Canadian Seizure Which Deprived
Them of Their Ale.

HALIFAX, N. S., Aug. 10.-Several hun
dred bottles of ale which were being placed
on board the United States war ship Rich.
mond today, had just been taken cut
from the shore, when it was seized by Ii.
cense Inspector Mackasey, VINO suadenly a,
ale was purchased from city yictualler,w who
has no license to sell liquor. He accommoo-
dated the war ship with what was required
because he had supplied her with provisions
while in port. The officers of the Richmond
are involved in no trouble, but if the charge
against the yictualler is proved he will be
heavily fined.
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Base Observation-Disclosures, IA; Lynns, IL. Er-
rors-Manchesters, II; Lynns, 10. Earned runs
Manchesters, A; Lynns, 3. Batteres-Ellis and
Dunn; Fitzgerald and Murphy.
STANDING OF THE N. L. LEAGUE.
Won. Lost. CT. Won. Lost. Ct
Portland 90 rs 667 Haverhill Al 81 500
Lowell 40 25 662 ISalems IS 80 .473
Manch'str A 81 .579lLynn "a AZ .447
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dress by Prof. Edward S. Morse, of Salem
Mass, their retiring president. The address
was to confirm one made eleven years ago
in Buffalo by Prof. Morse, on the work done
the theory Of evolution. He said that Dar-
wins theory was accepted by science al
though ecclesiastical bodies now and then
rose up to protest. He asserted that the
missing links for which there is such
clamor are being supplied with such rapidi-
ty that even biologists have to work to keep
nm with science
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PENoBscoT COUNTY.


The fall term of the State College began
Monday. The freshman class promises to be
one Of the largest in the history OF the col
lege.
The Dirigo Rural, formerly published in
Bangor, has ceased to exist, Mr.. Hall having
disposed of the material and fixtures OF the
Office to c. M. Brown of Glenburn, proprie-
tor of the Eastern STAR paper published
in the interest of Spiritualism. Mr. Brown
took possession of the Office Tuesday.
Several members of Isaac Shorey's family
at COrinna, are very i'll, from the effects OF
drinking impure water 1t Is thought. Ine
family had been away from the house Tor
some time, and the water in the well had be-
come stagnant.
Mr.. Darling, of Patten, has recovered
some more Of the property stolen from him
by Frank Howe. Among his purchases
with the stolen money was gold watch,
which he presented to young lady in Houl-
Saturday. Mr. Darling also knows OF an
other watch bought by Howe, which will be
recovered.
The August criminal term Of the Supreme
Judicial Court convepes in Bangor, Tuesday
forenoon, Judge Peters presiding
The store at 0rrington, lately occupied by
Z. W. Snare, which has been closed for some
time, was opened Monday, and found to
have been entered at some time while closed,
and 600 cigars and $50 pounds Of white lead
taken. The goods were owned by Mr.. Fred
i. Hall Of Bangor. No clue to the burglars
has been discovered
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
The reunion of the Piscataquis Veteran
Association will be held at Monson, Sept.
9th, 7th and Sth.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Large quantities of hay were spoiled by
the long rain storms.
The apple crop throughout Somerset coun-
ty is very light. Very little cider will be
made this year.
Harvey Eaton, of Colby, class of 'S7, is
at his home in Cornville for the summer. He
will commence the study Of law in the fall.
Mr.. William Flanders, Of -Cornville, fell
gerously injured DR.. Gushing Of Skowhe-
gan is attending him.
The Anson Campmeeting Association will
hold their annual meeting at the Anson
camp ground, Wednesday, Aug. oath.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Machias Union publishes this warn
ing for the young: They went boating.
leaving the shore at Englishman's river
about p. m. Friday-George Saunders, Miss
Annie ID. Perry, and Miss Maggie Farrell.
all of Machias. The fog came in thick, they
missed the right direction to the shore and
were out in the boat all night, and did not
return until found by one OF large search
ing party at 9 a. m. Saturday; afioat and
drifting Is hours. They were pretty wet
and weary when discovered"
The Cutler Packing Company, located in
Cutler, opened business the present season,
on July 10th. The proprietors are Eastport
people, the Kelly Brothers, Mrs. William p.
Greene and T. w. Stewart. The workers
are, a hundred or more, men, women, boys
and girls, who are all engaged in packing
sardines.
YORK COUNTY.
Mr.. j. F. Cousens, a carpenter. of Old Or
chard, who fell from staging several days
ago, was more seriously injured than at first
supposed. One of his ribs was broken, and
he received other injuries which will prevent
him from working for two or three months
at least.
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Boston's Wealth.

BosToN, August 1O.-The principal asses
sors of Boston have completed their work
and submitted their report The rate shows
an increase Of 70 cents. being $3.50 on
s1Cco. There has been gain on real estate
in every ward but the largest advance has
been found in the business wards. The
total tax levy shows an advance over last
year. The total gain in feat, and personal
estate is S37, ,C00,0C0, against gain ififSSSS6or
1885 Of S25,Oco,0Co. The total valuation Is I:
real estate, s547. .170, 800; personal, $500, ,454-
600; total, 1916 900. The polls number
115,5S7; women, 315.
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Interesting News for the Corn Crow

The outlook for Maine corn Gamers Is
very encouraging; dry weather In the West
has caused short crop Of sweet corn there.
thus making an increased demand for Maine
corn. The Chicago Grocer Of August sth
says:
0Com-The continued dry weather Is Affecting
the Western crops and Gamers In that part u the
country are now quite sure that they cannot de
liver 20 the full extent o. their contracts. They
their outstanding contracts on the best terms pos
sible."
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caiety at Bar Harbor.
A Reauest Accepted.

SAco, Aug. 1o.-A special town meeting
was held in .Saco City hall this afternoon, in
accordance with the law enacted at the last
session of the Legislature, to see what ac-
ton should be taken in regard ito the $4,000
bequest as devised in the will of the late
Cornelius Sweetsir. The meeting voted to
accept the bequest. under the conditions of
the will of Mr. SMeetSir
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Protecting Their Rights.

CHICAGO, August 1O.-Harper Brothers,of
New York, the publishers, have notified Col
lector Seeberger Of their ~ownership of the
copyright of Gen. Lew Wallace's "Ben
violation of the law. This action was
prompted by a knowledge that volume is
being published in Canada with a view to
importation into the United States The
government authorities are requested to de-
tain all the copies of the Canadian publica-
ion aud notify the Harpers.
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The Associations Figures.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10.-The bulletin of
the American Iron land Steel Association
says that the imports of iron and steel into
United States for 1887 were never exceeded,
except in 1880. The total imports in 1887
were nearly 100000 tons greater than in 1885
and 1886 united. The actual cost to our
people of one years imports Of iron ana steel
is 1868, 600, 600. The figures do not include
manufactures of iron and steel
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KALAKAuA's DOMINION.
Where He is Becoming a King In
Name Only.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1O.-The steamship
Australia has just arrived from Honolulu,
bringing advices Idown to Aug. I'd. No dis
turbance is reported. The new ministry are
in complete control. and the new constitu-
tional party has nominated candidates for
notables and representatives. Nearly all of
candidates are men of property, old resi-
dents, but generally of American birth or
parentage. The Kings Chamberlain has is
sued a public notice that after Aug 1st no
debts on account of His Majesty, King Kala-
kaua, and the royal household would be rec
ognized unless authorized in writing by the
Chamberlain. Just prior to the sailing OF
the Australia, w. II. Hayselaen, son-in-1aw
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The Texas Majority.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-The Tribune's Tex
as special says:
Ninety thousand majority against prohibition is
what the official count so far reported would ndi-
cate Complete returns from 1873 counties re-
ceived by the Gazette up to tonight, give ma
iority of ,S07 against the prohibition amend.
ment. OF these, 1913 counties, Ill gave maiori-
ties against and 22 counties majorties for prohi-
bition. OF the remaining no counties In the
State, not more than 60 Will make returns, for in
most of the unorganzed counties, and in many or
ganized counties where there is only handful of
people, the polls were not opened at all. With
the exception OF Sylvester county, most of the
and have small population. All the amend
ments voted on are defeated by at least sc, 900
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Amusing MRS. Cleveland.

New BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 10.-Mrs.
Cleveland today visited the cottage of Rev.
Percy Brown at Marion, took tea and met a
party of friends. Tomorrow evening Will
liam Bradford, the artist, will give his illus
trated lecture with views taken in the Arc
tic regions. The proceeds will go to Wells
College. Mrs. Cleveland and party will be
present.
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The Situation In Virginia.

PETERSBURG, Va, Aug. 10.-The Republi-
can State committee with a number of prom
inent Republicans were in conference at
Senator Mahone's residence all last night
discussing the political situation and the
subject of an address to the people, The
conference delegated to Malone and the
committee, the duty of preparing the ad
dress.